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The House of Suntory Launches Limited-Edition Hibiki 21-Year-Old Whisky and Hibiki Japanese Harmony Bottle Design in Honor of Centennial Anniversary

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Monday, September 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2023 marks a momentous year for the House of Suntory, the founding House of Japanese whisky is thrilled to reveal the long-awaited centennial release of Hibiki 21-Year-Old and a limited-edition bottle design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony that honors the four seasons and is a nod to the past, present, and future. The two limited releases mark the latest centennial whisky offerings from the House of Suntory's anniversary celebration, honoring a century since founder Shinjiro Torii established Japan's very first malt whisky distillery in 1923.

Key Points: 
  • Hibiki is a harmonious blend of various malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries.
  • The House of Suntory's centennial Hibiki Japanese Harmony bottle design brings the art of "Monozukuri" craftsmanship to life—it's this same relentless pursuit for quality, ingenuity, and expressiveness that has inspired the design of each of the house's centennial limited editions.
  • The Hibiki Japanese Harmony centennial edition packaging features motifs of snow, moon and flowers representing Japan's changing seasons.
  • For more information on the new limited-edition whiskies, please visit us online here for Hibiki 21-Year-Old and here for Hibiki Japanese Harmony.

The House of Suntory Launches Limited-Edition Hibiki 21-Year-Old Whisky and Hibiki Japanese Harmony Bottle Design in Honor of Centennial Anniversary

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2023 marks a momentous year for the House of Suntory, the founding House of Japanese whisky is thrilled to reveal the long-awaited centennial release of Hibiki 21-Year-Old and a limited-edition bottle design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony that honors the four seasons and is a nod to the past, present, and future. The two limited releases mark the latest centennial whisky offerings from the House of Suntory's anniversary celebration, honoring a century since founder Shinjiro Torii established Japan's very first malt whisky distillery in 1923.

Key Points: 
  • Hibiki is a harmonious blend of various malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries.
  • The House of Suntory's centennial Hibiki Japanese Harmony bottle design brings the art of "Monozukuri" craftsmanship to life—it's this same relentless pursuit for quality, ingenuity, and expressiveness that has inspired the design of each of the house's centennial limited editions.
  • The Hibiki Japanese Harmony centennial edition packaging features motifs of snow, moon and flowers representing Japan's changing seasons.
  • For more information on the new limited-edition whiskies, please visit us online here for Hibiki 21-Year-Old and here for Hibiki Japanese Harmony.

Introducing AnchorPoint Studios, a New NetEase Games Studio

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

AnchorPoint Studios is founded by Paul Ehreth, a game director and designer with more than 20 years of experience building games for PC and console.

Key Points: 
  • AnchorPoint Studios is founded by Paul Ehreth, a game director and designer with more than 20 years of experience building games for PC and console.
  • We're grateful to NetEase Games for giving us the creative freedom and resources to build an interconnected world that will expand beyond games and reach into other mediums as well," says Paul Ehreth, founder of AnchorPoint Studios.
  • At NetEase Games, we believe in giving creators the ability to build games of lasting quality that will be played for many years to come.
  • We know AnchorPoint Studios is reaching for the stars and we'll make every effort to help them get there," says Simon Zhu, president of global investments and partnerships, NetEase Games.

So Far, Banner Year for Top Pop Culture Podcast "Watch What Crappens":

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Watch What Crappens, one of the nation's top pop culture podcasts, is hitting the jackpot these days. The 5-day a week podcast which playfully comments on Realty TV's ongoing twists and drama, has been nominated for "Best Pop Culture Podcast" and "Best TV and Film Podcast" in the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards competition by iHeartpodcasts, the #1 global podcast publisher with more hit shows in more categories than any other podcaster platform. (There are only 5 nominees per category.) The winners will be announced on March 14th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on iHeartRadio's YouTube Channel and Facebook Page, as well as on select iHeartRadio stations across the country.

Key Points: 
  • "We liken this to the 'watercooler effect': we build community and give people a place to gather, commiserate, gossip and party.
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Watch What Crappens, one of the nation's top pop culture podcasts, is hitting the jackpot these days.
  • The 5-day a week podcast which playfully comments on Realty TV's ongoing twists and drama, has been nominated for "Best Pop Culture Podcast" and "Best TV and Film Podcast" in the 2023 iHeartPodcast Awards competition by iHeartpodcasts, the #1 global podcast publisher with more hit shows in more categories than any other podcaster platform.
  • "We were the first or among the very first to bring our show to a theater near you," Karam notes.

Princess Diana - Her Life Story in Song

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Sokolof Javitch has composed songs about Princess Diana for more than 20 years. A few years after her death, Karen produced the very first musical detailing the life and times of the late princess.

Key Points: 
  • A few years after her death, Karen produced the very first musical detailing the life and times of the late princess.
  • Now, in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the passing of the beloved royal, Ms. Javitch is releasing a brand new album called, "Princess Diana - Her Life Story in Song."
  • "Princess Diana Her Life Story in Song" can be purchased at PrincessDianaTheMusical.com or at JMRProductions.com , as well as on CD Baby, Spotify and other music websites and platforms.
  • Her favorite remains "Princess Diana the Musical", which she co-wrote with author Elaine Jabenis, a critically-acclaimed community theater actress in Omaha.

World's Biggest Deal for Humanoid Robots Inked

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

The deal with SELF represents one of the largest agreements to purchase humanoid robots in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The deal with SELF represents one of the largest agreements to purchase humanoid robots in the world.
  • According to a recent report by Markets and Markets, the humanoid robotics market will reach an estimated USD 17.3 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 63.5% between 2022 and 2027.
  • The Beomni Omni-Purpose AI powered humanoid robots supplied by Beyond will work autonomously inside of the boxes to tend to the growing crops.
  • Beomni, combined with Beyond's Cloud Platform and evolving AI, can tackle limitless tasks without requiring special peripherals like industrial robots.

UJET Walks Away Victorious in the 2021 TITAN Business Awards’ Second Season

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

UJET, Inc. , the worlds first and only CCaaS 3.0 cloud contact center provider, announced today that it has been recognized in two categories by the 2021 TITAN Business Awards , Season 2.

Key Points: 
  • UJET, Inc. , the worlds first and only CCaaS 3.0 cloud contact center provider, announced today that it has been recognized in two categories by the 2021 TITAN Business Awards , Season 2.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211014005247/en/
    UJET Wins SaaS Product of the Year Award 2021 by the Future of SaaS Awards!
  • Despite their hectic schedules of managing their own business, the jury panel of the 2021 TITAN Business Awards still came through and provided valuable evaluations and insights to these astounding business entries of Season 2.
  • To view UJETs winning entries for the 2021 TITAN Business Awards Second Season, please click the following links:
    UJET is the worlds first and only cloud contact center platform for smartphone era CX.

BWH Hotel Group® president & CEO David Kong Announces Retirement After 20 Years At The Helm Of Global Hospitality Brand

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Monday, September 13, 2021

During this 20-year journey, Kong would transform the company, form BWH Hotel Group and shape it into a global powerhouse.

Key Points: 
  • During this 20-year journey, Kong would transform the company, form BWH Hotel Group and shape it into a global powerhouse.
  • "David Kong is a once in a lifetime leader whose contributions to Best Western and BWH Hotel Group are truly immeasurable," comments Ishwar Naran, Board Chairman, BWH Hotel Group.
  • "David Kong is recognized in our industry as a leader that truly cares about people," said Chip Rogers, President and CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association.
  • BWH Hotel Group is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels Collection, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotel Group.